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If possible could you explain how to get the answer if not it is ok.

If possible could you explain how to get the answer if not it is ok.-example-1

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Rules of exponents come in hand here.

Multiplication rule: a^m x a^n = a^ m+n

Division rule: a^m / a^n = a^m-n

Negative exponent: a^-m = 1/a^m; 1a^-m =a^m

So it would be (-3)^7+5 / (-3)^-2; (-3)^12 / (-3)^-2; (-3)^12 x (-3)^2; (-3)^14

The answer is (-3)^14. If you multiply it out it is 4,782,969.

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